Robert Johnson (Tennessee)
Son of U.S. President Andrew Johnson (1834–1869) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Robert Johnson (February 22, 1834 – April 22, 1869) was the fourth-born child of Andrew Johnson and Eliza McCardle, a lawyer by profession, one-term Tennessee state legislator, Union Army cavalry officer during the American Civil War, and Secretary to the President of the United States. Johnson suffered from severe and chronic alcohol dependence. He died by overdose of alcohol and laudanum in the family home in Greeneville, Tennessee, six weeks after the end of President Johnson's term in office.
For the Tennessee Titans football player, see Robert Johnson (safety). For other Robert Johnsons, see Robert Johnson (disambiguation).
Quick Facts Private Secretary to the President, President ...
Robert Johnson | |
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Private Secretary to the President | |
In office November 14, 1865 – September 19, 1868 | |
President | Andrew Johnson |
Preceded by | William A. Browning |
Succeeded by | Edmund Cooper |
Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives | |
In office 1859–1861 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1834-02-22)February 22, 1834 Greeneville, Tennessee, United States |
Died | April 22, 1869(1869-04-22) (aged 35) Greeneville, Tennessee, United States |
Occupation | Lawyer, military officer, political staffer |
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